All foreclosure & tax deed auctions in Polk County, FL
Market score 76- Auctions next 90 days
- 284
- Sold since Oct 1, 2026
- 102
- Won by 3rd parties
- 46%
- Median bid ÷ judgment
- 60%
| Favorite | Property | Judgmentor opening bid | Est. value | Equity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jan 43 foreclosures | |||||
1606 Meadowlark TrlFrostproof · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,459 sqft | $256K | $560K | +$304K+54% | ||
2500 21st St NWWinter Haven · Condo · 1,828 sqft | $86K | $144K | +$59K+41% | ||
220 26th St SWWinter Haven · Single Family · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,174 sqft | $97K | $160K | +$63K+40% | ||
| Wed, Jan 51 foreclosure | |||||
3913 Owens RdAuburndale · Manufactured · 2,280 sqft | $92K | $297K | +$205K+69% | ||
| Thu, Jan 61 foreclosure | |||||
407 8th St NWMulberry · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,428 sqft | $148K | $279K | +$131K+47% | ||
| Mon, Jan 101 foreclosure | |||||
2349 Sebago DrLakeland · Single Family · 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,125 sqft | $346K | $412K | +$66K+16% | ||
| Wed, Jan 121 foreclosure | |||||
6636 Royal Forest DrLakeland · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,592 sqft | $797K | $597K | −$200K−34% | ||
| Fri, Jan 213 foreclosures | |||||
5711 Hebron LnLakeland · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,163 sqft | $310K | $436K | +$126K+29% | ||
189 Emeraldview AveDavenport · Single Family · 6 bd · 4 ba · 2,376 sqft | $283K | $405K | +$121K+30% | ||
2202 Mission Hills DrLakeland · Single Family · 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,594 sqft | $194K | $249K | +$55K+22% | ||
| Mon, Feb 72 foreclosures | |||||
1005 Waynesville AveLakeland · Single Family · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,084 sqft | $129K | $244K | +$115K+47% | ||
877 Knightsbridge CirDavenport · Single Family · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,728 sqft | $262K | $466K | +$204K+44% | ||
| Tue, Feb 82 foreclosures | |||||
1355 N Lake Reedy BlvdFrostproof · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,251 sqft | $135K | $336K | +$201K+60% | ||
220 Nelson StAuburndale · Single Family · 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,296 sqft | $114K | $211K | +$96K+46% | ||
| Thu, Feb 102 foreclosures | |||||
5523 Oakford DrLakeland · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,859 sqft | $386K | $325K | −$60K−18% | ||
2400 Linda StLake Wales · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,027 sqft | $115K | $224K | +$109K+49% | ||
| Mon, Feb 141 foreclosure | |||||
5541 Golden Gate BlvdPolk City · Manufactured · 1,674 sqft | $163K | $247K | +$84K+34% | ||
| Thu, Feb 171 foreclosure | |||||
4130 Rolling Grove PlLakeland · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,245 sqft | $188K | $273K | +$85K+31% | ||
| Fri, Feb 251 foreclosure | |||||
Address not listedPolk County | $107K | — | — | ||
| Mon, Feb 281 foreclosure | |||||
6278 Manitoba DrLakeland · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,658 sqft | $225K | $292K | +$67K+23% | ||
| Tue, Mar 11 foreclosure | |||||
411 El Dorado StLakeland · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,382 sqft | $85K | $231K | +$146K+63% | ||
| Thu, Mar 32 foreclosures | |||||
2255 Lydia StLake Wales · Single Family · 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,045 sqft | $84K | $174K | +$90K+52% | ||
2355 3rd StMulberry · Single Family · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,142 sqft | $179K | $333K | +$154K+46% | ||
| Fri, Mar 41 foreclosure | |||||
522 Bennett StAuburndale · Single Family · 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,120 sqft | $34K | $152K | +$118K+78% | ||
Polk County auction market
Since Oct 1, 2026 · our continuous results history starts there, so every number below uses the same 6 weeks · as of Nov 8, 2026
HomeBadger market score
76/ 100
- Deal flow
- 92
- Competition
- 67
- Discount
- 64
- Liquidity
- 84
- Equity
- 73
Ranked against other Florida counties with at least 15 sales in the window. 40 is the lowest, 100 the highest.
- Upcoming, next 30 days
- 158
- Median equity, upcoming
- 68%
- Sold at auction
- 102
- Sell-through rate
- 51%
- Sold to 3rd parties
- 46%
- Median judgment
- $185K
- Winning bid ÷ judgment
- 60%
- Winning bid ÷ value
- 58%
284 in 90 days
value minus judgment, ÷ value
of 199 decided
sold ÷ decided
share of sales
or opening bid, decided sales
median, 3rd-party foreclosures
median, 3rd-party sales
Auction results by week
- Sold
- Canceled
- Redeemed
- Other
Share sold to 3rd-party bidders
Median winning bid ÷ judgment, foreclosures
Cities in Polk County
Upcoming sales by city. Sales outside city limits are only in the county total.
Polk County auctions: common questions
- Where and when are Polk County foreclosure auctions held?
- Polk County foreclosure auctions are held online on the clerk's auction site, polk.realforeclose.com, and most start at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time. Times are based on the sales of the last four months; check the clerk's calendar for each sale day.
- Where and when are Polk County tax deed sales held?
- Polk County tax deed sales are held online on the clerk's auction site, polk.realtaxdeed.com, and most start at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time. Times are based on the sales of the last four months; check the clerk's calendar for each sale day.
- How many auctions are coming up in Polk County?
- As of November 8, 2026, 189 foreclosure auctions and 95 tax deed sales are scheduled in Polk County in the next 90 days. The next foreclosure auction is on November 10, 2026. The next tax deed sale is on November 19, 2026.
- Do investors win Polk County foreclosure auctions, and for how much?
- Since October 1, 2026, 94 foreclosure auctions sold in Polk County; 41% went to third-party bidders rather than back to the lender. The median winning third-party bid was 60% of the judgment and 58% of the estimated property value. Those sales drew 25 bids on average.
- What do Polk County tax deed sales sell for?
- Since October 1, 2026, 8 tax deed sales sold in Polk County; 100% went to outside bidders. The median winning third-party bid was 663% of the opening bid and 43% of the estimated property value. Those sales drew 42 bids on average.
- What deposit do I need to bid at a Polk County foreclosure auction?
- The winning bidder at a Florida foreclosure sale posts a deposit of 5% of the final bid. When the balance is due is set by the county clerk and the judgment, often by 4:00 p.m. on the sale day or by the next business day.
- What deposit do I need at a Polk County tax deed sale?
- The high bidder pays a nonrefundable deposit of 5% of the bid or $200, whichever is greater, and must pay the full bid plus documentary stamp tax and recording fees within 24 hours, not counting weekends and legal holidays. If the winner doesn't pay, the deposit goes toward the costs of a new sale, which the clerk re-advertises.
- Where does HomeBadger's Polk County auction data come from?
- HomeBadger collects every Polk County sale nightly from the clerk's official auction calendar, and adds property facts and values from the Florida Department of Revenue tax roll and RentCast. Sales can be postponed or cancelled up to the sale day, so confirm with the Polk County Clerk of Court before bidding.
New to Florida auctions? Read how foreclosure auctions work and how tax deed sales work.